This beautifully illustrated new volume highlights over 80 works by Cincinnati native, American Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927) , celebrated for his sun-filled paintings of Americans at leisure. It covers the complete range of his art across different themes and media, from studies to finished works of art, watercolours, pastels, prints, and oil paintings. Together with his famous beach scenes are portrayals of European peasants and agricultural labourers, harbour views, landscapes and portraits, drawn from the Cincinnati Art Museum and other private and public collections. New research, supported by archival photographs and documents, puts Potthast's paintings in the context of the art and culture of his time, including the rise of middle class leisure and tourism. In addition an extensive technical study of Potthast' paintings by chief conservator Per Knutas makes this an invaluable resource for museums, collectors and dealers. AUTHOR: Julie Aronson is curator of American Painting, Sculpture and Drawings at Cincinnati Art Museum, and author of Bessie Potter Vonnoh: Sculptor of Women (2008), and Perfect Likeness: European and American Portrait Miniatures from the Cincinnati Art Museum (2006) SELLING POINTS: ? The first volume to explore the full range of Potthast's art ? Includes many of the appealing sun-drenched beach scenes for which he is most famous ? An invaluable resource for museums, collectors and dealers. ILLUSTRATIONS: 178 colour .30 b/w illustrations
